poet laureate

(noun) a poet who is unofficially regarded as holding an honorary position in a particular group or region. Synonyms: poet laureate. Examples: "She is the poet laureate of all lyricists." "He is the poet laureate of arkansas."

(noun) the poet officially appointed to the royal household in Great Britain. Synonyms: poet laureate. Example: "The poet laureate is expected to provide poems for great national occasions."